UK government proposes ban on crypto ransomware payouts
The UK government is planning to ban public sector bodies, including schools and the NHS, from paying crypto ransomware payments.
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UK police officer caught lying about crypto bags banned from force
The ex-cop's crypto dealings were uncovered after Santander Bank closed his account and the police became suspicious when paying his salary.
UK police return £8M to victim of 445 bitcoin fraud
UK police reportedly returned the bitcoin to its owner last week as police recoup victims of a £22 million crypto fraud.
Hackers want $380K in bitcoin for Royal Family’s stolen medical records
The gang will release X-rays, letters, clinical notes, and pathology reports, belonging to the Royal Family unless it's paid 10 bitcoins.
Steroid smuggler must forfeit $9.4M in crypto or face 10 years in prison
UK-based Mohammed Afzal must also hand back $1.3 million worth of property and a Mercedes SUV gained through illegal steroid smuggling.
Data stolen from the British Library is being auctioned for bitcoin on the dark web
Data, including passport details and employment data, was stolen in October and is reportedly being used to blackmail the British Library.
UK police to return £2M in stolen crypto to IOTA scam victims
In the first-of-its-kind case, police will use the Proceeds of Crime Act to pay back crypto scam victims with funds seized from an exchange.
Police track $200K bitcoin robbery in Scottish first
Scottish Police described the $200,000 bitcoin robbery as the first of its kind to involve tracking crypto.
Sex pest blames underwear perversion on crypto losses
Ashley Watling says he ejaculated into his friend's underwear drawer because he was stressed after losing 'vast' amounts on crypto.
New UK bill would allow police to seize crypto before an arrest is made
UK police can currently freeze crypto they suspect is linked to crimes such as drug trafficking and terrorism, but they can't confiscate it.